Thomas Tuchel has said he will depoliticise the role of England head coach by refusing to discuss issues outside of football, and believes his side should be allowed to go to the next World Cup as a "football team" rather than a "political statement".
Tuchel's predecessor, Gareth Southgate, frequently spoke out on social issues, often in support of his players, and was described by the prime minister Sir Keir Starmer as a "thoughtful spokesperson on events far beyond football" after stepping down from the job last summer.
